Xabi Alonso is forgotten. However, the Spanish technician was in the spotlight for many months. Last May, the former midfielder announced his departure from Bayer Leverkusen. A club with which he has gained experience while building a good reputation. All this led Real Madrid to bet on the 44-year-old coach, ready and ripe to take a new step in his career. And what a step! Managing the Merengues is a dream position but also very exposed. What goes with it. Xabi Alonso didn’t last a season. Singled out for his results and his team’s style of play, he was especially targeted by part of his locker room, who did not appreciate his extreme rigor.
On January 12, the Madrilenians made his departure official through a press release. “Real Madrid CF announces that, by mutual agreement between the club and Xabi Alonso, it has been decided to end his mandate as first team coach. Xabi Alonso will always have the affection and admiration of all Madrid fans, because he is a Real Madrid legend and has always embodied the values of our club. Real Madrid will always be his home. Our club thanks Xabi Alonso and his entire technical team for their work and dedication during this period, and wishes them good luck for this new stage of their lives. » After this failure, the Iberian technician had a few words for his club.
The Premier League extends its arms to him
“This professional stage is coming to an end, and it has not gone as we would have liked. Coaching Real Madrid has been an honor and a responsibility. I thank the club, the players and especially the supporters and Madrid for their trust and support. I leave with respect, gratitude and pride in having done my best”he posted on his account Instagram. Since then, he has taken a step back and hid himself in silence. There is no doubt that he must also take a little rest after an experience as exciting as it is exhausting. If his name has been mentioned here and there, he has not yet returned to service. But it is not impossible that he will find a bench very soon. A few months ago he was linked with Liverpool, when Arne Slot was singled out.
It had calmed down a bit. But it has started again in recent days. The Dutchman is the target of supporters but also of the press, who do not appreciate the level of play displayed and the irregularity despite XXL recruitment.A.S. indicates that the management of the Reds, which has always supported Slot, is starting to look elsewhere. The idea is to find a new technician for next year, or in the worst case to finish this season. There is no question of taking a temporary worker but an experienced coach. A.S. adds that Xabi Alonso’s profile is very popular. Liverpool are ready to draw to recruit him. Information confirmed by El Chiringuitowho adds that Xabi Alonso is one of the options to replace Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. Two good benches are therefore available to Xabi Alonso, who will be keen to bounce back after his failure in Madrid.
